Carolyn Vanata, 85, Wooster

She was born Sept. 16, 1928, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Belden and Mary Moser Clark, and married Steve Vanata in May 1954. He preceded her in death in 2013.

Carolyn was owner of Carolyn Rae Enterprise, and had worked at Flavor & Fragrance Specialties in Franklin Lakes, N.J., for more than 20 years. She was an animal lover, especially dogs, cats and birds and was a truly kind and happy person. She and her husband moved to Wooster in 2006 from Little Egg Harbor, N.J..

She was a member of the U.S. Navy from 1952-54, working at the U.S. Naval Hospital at Great Lakes, Ill. She received the National Defense Service Medal.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Darrell, Jack and Edwin Clark.

There will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at a later date. McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, Wooster, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.